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Compare: BMW 3 Series Compact (E46, facelift 2001) 316i (116 Hp) Steptronic vs BMW 5 Series (E60) 530i (231 Hp) Steptronic

BMW 3 Series Compact (E46, facelift 2001)BMW 3 Series Compact (E46, facelift 2001)
BMW 5 Series (E60)BMW 5 Series (E60)

General information

Brand
BMW
BMW
Model
3 Series
5 Series
Generation
3 Series Compact (E46, facelift 2001)
5 Series (E60)
Modification (Engine)
316i (116 Hp) Steptronic
530i (231 Hp) Steptronic
Start of production
2001 year
2003 year
End of production
2005 year
2005 year
Body type
Hatchback
Sedan
Seats
5
5
Doors
3
4

Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban
10.7 l/100 km
14.2 l/100 km
Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban
6 l/100 km
7.5 l/100 km
Fuel consumption (economy) - combined
7.6 l/100 km
9.9 l/100 km
Fuel Type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h
11.9 sec
7.1 sec
Maximum speed
196 km/h
240 km/h

Internal combustion engine specs

Power
116 Hp @ 5500 rpm.
231 Hp @ 5900 rpm.
Torque
175 Nm @ 3750 rpm.
300 Nm @ 3500 rpm.
Engine layout
Front, Longitudinal
Front, Longitudinal
Engine Model/Code
N42B18
M54B30
Engine displacement
1796 cm3
2979 cm3
Number of cylinders
4
6
Engine configuration
Inline
Inline
Cylinder Bore
84 mm
84 mm
Piston Stroke
81 mm
89.6 mm
Compression ratio
10.5
10.2
Number of valves per cylinder
4
4
Fuel injection system
Multi-port manifold injection
Multi-port manifold injection
Engine aspiration
Naturally aspirated engine
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
DOHC
DOHC
Engine oil capacity
4.25 l
6.5 l
Coolant
7.5 l
9.8 l

Space, Volume and weights

Kerb Weight
1300 kg
1570 kg
Max. weight
1800 kg
2055 kg
Trunk (boot) space - minimum
310 l
520 l
Trunk (boot) space - maximum
1100 l
Fuel tank capacity
63 l
70 l

Dimensions

Length
4262 mm
4841 mm
Width
1751 mm
1846 mm
Height
1408 mm
1464 mm
Wheelbase
2725 mm
2888 mm
Front track
1484 mm
1558 mm
Rear (Back) track
1493 mm
1582 mm
Drag coefficient (Cd)
0.28

Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs

Drive wheel
Rear wheel drive
Rear wheel drive
Number of gears and type of gearbox
5 gears, automatic transmission
6 gears, automatic transmission
Front suspension
Wishbone
Coil spring
Rear suspension
Coil spring
Coil spring
Front brakes
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Rear brakes
Disc
Disc
ABS (Anti-lock braking system)
yes
yes
Steering type
Steering rack and pinion
Steering rack and pinion
Power steering
Hydraulic Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Tires size
195/65 R15
225/55 R16
Wheel rims size
6.5J x 15
7J x 16 LM